We are conveniently located near Manchester City Centre and Manchester Airport. Below are some of the many things that are available to do nearby.

Manchester City Centre

From events and attractions to fine dining and a great night out; There's loads to do in Manchester. Check out the Visit Manchester website here for more information on Theatre Shows, Shopping, Guided Walks and Family Fun.

Step back in time to 1940s wartime Britain, Come and experience life as it was during a 'black out' in wartime Britain and experience the sights and sounds of the home front.
Opened in 1939, the shelters were the largest purpose-built civilian air raid shelters in the country designed to provide shelter for up to 6,500 people. This labyrinth of tunnels under part of the town centre provided shelter, and a way of life for families from in and around Stockport through the dark days of the Blitz.

Staircase House is a beautifully restored townhouse situated in Stockport’s historic Market Place.
The house is famous for its rare Jacobean cage-newel staircase, which is one of only three examples in Britain.
A state-of-the-art audio guide recounts the full history of the house and is available in English, French, German, Cantonese and Urdu.

Bramall Hall is a magnificent black and white timber-framed Tudor manor house, with Victorian additions, spanning six centuries and set in 70 acres of parkland.
It gives a unique insight into the families and servants who have lived and worked here.
Open to the general public for viewing throughout the year. Private tours available by arrangement. Exciting events and holiday activities programme.

WWT Martin Mere is a wetland nature reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. An hours drive from the hotel, it's year-round attractions include a beaver lodge, otter enclosure, pond dipping zone, an inspirational eco-garden and the opportunity to enjoy close-up encounters with around 100 species of international water-birds as they swim, feed and wander in wetlands custom-designed to mimic their natural homes.

Located only 20 minutes away from, the Play Factore has established itself as the children’s fun Mecca of the North. The state of the art, family indoor play centre entertainment centre houses the largest play frame in Europe along with a host of other unique attractions that really are second to none. Based in Manchester next to the Trafford Centre, providing a complete day out for families shopping in the area and planning to entertain the children.

The UK’s only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear offers two floors of interactive exhibits taking you on a journey through the history of Stockport’s once thriving hatting industry.
The museum is home to a recreated hat factory with some 20 fully restored working Victorian-style machines and a fantastic collection of over 400 hats from around the world.

With a quarter-million square feet of retail space, comprising more than 145 boutiques, restaurants and cafés, Cheshire Oaks isn’t merely the UK’s largest Designer Outlet . The Designer Outlet has a wide range of stores, offering something to suit every taste. Highlights range from athletic labels, like Nike and Adidas, and high-street favourites, like Marks & Spencer and Next, to a selection of iconic fashion brands, including Burberry, Polo, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss.

Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Tree Top Adventure at Buxton. Fly down zip wires, leap off Tarzan Swings and enjoy crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery.
Go Ape think everyone has the Go Ape spirit inside and there’s no greater rush than the great outdoors, so whether your tribe is a hen do, party, corporate event or simply a day out with the family, Go Ape make their courses as fun and as accessible as possible.

With so much going on at Chill Factore, you’re spoilt for choice. From hitting the incredible 180 metre long, real snow slope to learning new skills or to hone your technique, to dining with friends and family or enjoying a spot of shopping on Alpine Street, there’s bound to be something to keep you going back for more.

Quarry Bank overflows with the atmosphere of the Industrial Revolution. A visit to the cotton mill, powered by Europe's most powerful working waterwheel will certainly stimulate your senses. The clatter of machinery and hiss of steam engines make an astonishing noise. Take a guided tour of the Apprentice House, which housed the pauper children who worked in the mill.
Visit the stunning garden, the Greg family's picturesque valley retreat adjoining the mill.

The Runway Visitor Park at Manchester Airport offers a great day out for the whole family. Watch the planes take off, explore our on-site aircraft, visit the Aviation Shop and admire the flagship Concorde of the BA fleet in her custom-built hangar.

See how it feels to be grilled by the media in the press conference room hot seat, visit the inner sanctum of the City dressing room, before walking down the tunnel as if you're about to go out and actually play for the Blues and then get the managers view from the dug-out – experience everything!

Go behind the scenes at Old Trafford and see the stadium through the eyes of Manchester United greats themselves.
From the dizzy heights of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, to the atmosphere soaked players’ dressing room, every moment will seem to carry the roar of 76,000 fans in your ears - none more so than the ultimate honour of emerging from the players tunnel and following in the footsteps of so many legendary reds.

Home to over 100 living displays including Europe’s largest collection of sharks, Blue Planet Aquarium offers a whole world of underwater discovery. Get close to nature, learn about exotic fish, live corals and meet our loveable clown fish in our Reef Magic exhibit. Other exciting exhibits include seahorses, starfish, piranhas, caiman crocodiles and outdoors the Otters and an amazing Pirate Playground!

The Anderton Boat Lift is an incredible edifice, perched on the banks of the River Weaver like some giant three-storey-high iron spider.
It was built by Edwin Clark in 1875 to lift cargo boats the 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent & Mersey Canal.
Like all great things, the concept is simple: two huge water tanks, each with watertight sealable doors carry boats up and down. The original counter-balanced system was replaced in 1908 by electric operation, but the lift now works hydraulically again.

Tatton Park is one of the UK’s most complete historic estates. It is home to a Tudor Old Hall, Neo-Classical Mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, a rare-breed farm and 1,000 acres of deer park. Our speciality shops, restaurant, adventure playground, events and educational programmes combine to make Tatton one of the most popular family days out in the North West.